Beauty Blender is now available at PCX!

Are you guys familiar with the Beauty Blender? It basically looks like this:

And it has been awarded in Allure's Reader's Choice Awards!
But its basically just a make-up sponge that retails for over P1,000!!! Seriously, I am not kidding.
Most beauty gurus have expressed their amazement for this tiny pink thing. Unfortunately its not available locally until now. I saw it being sold in PCX in Powerplant Mall a few weeks back. I was soooo tempted to get my hands on one, but its just too heavy on the pocket!

You can buy it alone (top) or as a starter kit (contains a blender cleanser as well, costs around P2,000):

This sponge is pretty small and actually promises you that your foundation application will be extremely flawless and gives an HD effect. Wow I tempted myself, haha! I'll probably ask this as a birthday present when September comes around.

For your benefit, here's a video on the pros and cons of the Beauty Blender:


Have you guys tried using this?

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Tony Moly Black Gel Liner and Missha The Style Pore Minimizing First Base Review

When I went to Korea, these were the first 2 products I sought after. Yes these were the ones! Not a BB cream, nor a skincare product. Its because I remembered a make-up guru I super duper love (Catalina aka cl2425, you can view her blog HERE) always used these and it just occurred to me that I HAD TO HAVE IT.
So I've had these ever since April and now I can review them without all biases whatsoever.

TOP: MISSHA The Style Pore Minimizng First Base; BOTTOM: Tony Moly Gel

Let's start with the Tony Moly gel liner.

I am IN LOVE with this gel liner! Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I can never go out without eyeliner. I feel so naked without it!
Whoops, pardon the dirty insides girls, I've been using this almost everyday. But then again if you noticed I haven't even reached the middle of the pot. I was berating myself because I didn't stock up on these babies but then again it looks like it will take me a while to finish it.

Look at how pigmented the black is! What's so wonderful about Tony Moly's gel liners is that they're so CHEAP. I think I bought this for 3,000 won or roughly around P120.
Sadly Tony Moly isn't available here in the Philippines but if you're interested in purchasing some for yourself you can try purchasing it from Lizz Buenaventura here. Although I think it's already sold out.

Next up is the Missha Pore Minimizing First Base.
I'm not a big fan of make-up bases, I honestly think that they're a waste of time putting on and the moment I buy one, I tend to forget using it because I feel like I pile too much gunk on my face. But then again I saw the same make-up guru using this on her videos and it seriously transforms her skin so I thought I should try it as well.

Its not captured by the camera, but the texture of the primer is just like a lotion and once it gets absorbed to your skin, it has shimmers, which I'm not a big fan of. I don't use this everyday, but I do use it before putting on BB cream because I found out that it lessens the gray cast the former produces when you initially apply it.
I bought this for only around 4,000 won, which is around P150. Pretty cheap considering its already make-up base!
I'm not so sure if there's a local reseller of this product, if you guys know post a comment so we can inform everyone!
ERRATA: I now remember who sells this! I totally forgot that Missha already has a branch here! I remember I saw this being sold at the SM Annex and its around P300. 

Anyway that's it for now, I'm going to take a brief hiatus from posting entries since my midterms are coming up. Please pray for me guys!^^

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Charice Gets Her Face Done for 'Glee'

I can't believe they actually disclosed this.

Okay I'm not going to be a hypocrite and say that I totally condone cosmetic surgery. I even asked my mom to pay for my nose job if I pass the Bar (yes that's what I asked for, not a car, nor a house, I just want my nose fixed!).

I mean I know there was a time that Charice looked pretty unfortunate compared to the celebrities we have here, but hasn't that been fixed with great make-up and a stylist?
She has already gone from this:

 to this:

Is her face something that really can't be remedied by a few strokes of some bronzer and a highlighter? Dr. Vicky Belo apparently thinks not. Her face can be a little chunky, but she's only 18. I honestly don't think her face has developed into its full potential and has to be worked on.

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Orchard Road @ Megamall: A Place to Stay Away From

I have to admit I honestly went to SM Megamall yesterday to go on retail therapy in the newly-opened Forever21. Before I got to the store, I passed by this new resto named Orchard Road which they derived from the hawker place in Singapore.

I was too disappointed with the experience to even take pictures. It was just one big disappointment right in my face. I expected that it would be similar to the food in Manila Ocean Park's Asian resto, but NO.
First of all, they give you this checklist of food you want to order. = going well so far

We paid our bill -- ginormous at around P700 but we expected this was going to be a nice experience.
Then we waited...and waited....and waited...food started to arrive but the beef teriyaki came to us an HOUR after! Everyone already had their complete orders EXCEPT us.

Buti sana if the food tasted so good you could forget the waiting---I don't think so! Here was what we ordered:
- Pork Char Siew on plain rice: boyfriend said it was nothing special. He didn't even finish his food which is rare.
- Fishball Noodle Soup: puwede na but there were 4 fish balls.
- Oyster Omelette: or should I say, scramble egg where they just tossed the pieces of oysters on the egg??
- Beef Teriyaki on garlic rice: OH GOD WHERE DO I BEGIN? First it took so long for me to get it, second it tasted really bland, third, it wasn't even warm when it arrived, and fourth it just tasted blah.
- Teh-C (milk tea): tasted nothing like milk tea
- Kopi Tarik: best out of everything. But then again this arrived first so it's goodness was canceled after we waited it out.

When I kept updating my order if it was ready, the cashiers gave me blank stares and then fumbled around looking for my order. I had a suspicious feeling they forgot it but they said the usual, "Ma'am palabas na." The "palabas na" took 40 minutes to come out.
It's very rare for me to hate restaurants but there's always a first time for everything. I do not want to go back to this place ever again!

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Miss A: A Girl Group to Watch Out For!,

JYP Entertainment recently debuted this girl group whom I have been loving:

Here's their newest MV:



Their name is Miss A, and the girl group is composed of Wang Fei Fei (페이) ; Meng Jia (지아) ; Min (민) ; Suzy Bae (수지). Fei and Jia are Chinese and the rest are Korean. Their debut single is entitled "Bad but Good". Yay girl power!
I think their song is pretty catchy and they look so fierce!
I'm looking forward to hearing more great songs from them.

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Affordable Pink Lip Color: Maybelline Color Sensational Moisture Extreme Lipstick Review

I have had this lipstick for over a month now and it just hit me--why haven't I blogged about it yet?
I do love love this lipstick, its not often I find a lipstick I love. I think I've already emphasized the sad fact that my lips are overly red and I can't wear that many shades. I usually have to content myself with neutral shades or corals. Its sad, right?

Not anymore! Maybelline gave me the right answer by releasing so many shades of colors courtesy of their Color Sensational Moisture Extreme Lipstick Line. There are 4 shades to choose from: PINKS, NATURALS, PLUMS and REDS. I chose to go with a pink, particularly the P31, or the Bonbon Pink.

 

Totally obvious that this has been in my lippy stash all this time! Sorry for the sad photo guys.

"Due to a new, innovative color dispersion system, the color seen on a Color Sensational lipstick bullet is what will transfer on the lips. Color Sensational's pigments are dispersed in a patented polymer and emollient blend. This blend saturates the pigment and allows the color to bloom, creating a lipstick that feels soft on the lips was found to be the second most important lipstick trait. Color Sensational formulas address this concern by adding honey nectar. " 

Swiped on the hand twice: (which I seriously hate because this color is NOT the one going on your lips anyway)

 As you can see, it has a bit of silver shimmers, but nothing too flashy to turn you off.

What I really like about is that it doesn't clash with my ultra-chapped lips and its wearable for daily use. No need to tone done the eyeliner when worn! The pink also goes well with my skintone. Not so sure if this would work well with morenas.

  

See how dark the pink gets when I apply it? Make sure to test the lip color on your lips before you buy!!! 

Only P299.00 in any Maybelline counter! I suggest get one of each shade to make the most out of the collection.^^ 

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Projectvanity.com's Dr. Jart Give-away!

Hey guys! Projectvanity.com is having a Dr. Jart BB Cream give-away. They're giving away 15ml tubes of the Black and Silver Label, as well as a few samples. I suggest if you're an avid BB cream lover like me to join the give-away! Or if you're just curious and want to try using it, go go go and join!

Here's what you need to do to win one of them:

1. Answer the question: What BB cream variant do you want to win and why?

2. Post your answer on your blog (5 raffle entries), Facebook page (3 raffle entries - make sure the post is set to public so I can view), Twitter account (1 raffle entry), and/or Plurk account (1 entry).

3. Make sure that your post includes the following: the contest poster as seen above, a link to Projectvanity.com, and the contest mechanics. You will be disqualified without all three requirements in your post.

4. Lastly, leave a comment on this post providing the links of all your contest entries. If you don't leave a comment, I won't know you joined. Open to Philippine residents only.

So even with all the BB creams I've reviewed in this blog, why do I still want to get my hands on a Dr. Jart's?

I am honestly a one big BB cream addict! I really want to be able to try all the variants out there. BB cream has done wonders for my complexion and if I can only get a sample of the Dr. Jart's Silver Label, I can see what this product that people are raving about has to offer.
I prefer the Silver Label because I'm fair-skinned and I don't use BB creams that have anti-wrinkle properties. My face is also oily so I prefer something that can really conceal my skin. 

Don't forget to visit Projectvanity.com for more info about this contest! 

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Tokyo P.O.S.H.: Hair Extensions the Easy Way!

I have always been envious of girls who could grow out their hair without worrying about the heaviness of their hair, and the girls who could always style their hair into big fluffy curls anytime they wanted. I've always wanted to try out those expensive curling procedures in salons just to get these things on my hair.
Because unfortunately, my own set of locks cannot hold a single curl! Yes, not even after a powerful dose of hairspray. You see, the problem is that my hair's just TOO STRAIGHT. Its the extreme version of the too curly hair!

The idea of wearing hair extensions also gave me the heebie-jeebies--I just couldn't imagine spending a mini-fortune to get pieces weaved into your hair. Not only would it take too long, it would also be heavy on the pocket.

Here's where Tokyo P.O.S.H. comes in. They just recently opened up shop in Rockwell, Powerplant Mall and they provide you the possibility of changing your hairstyle whenever you want to.

TOKYO POSH is the first in the Philippines to specialize on put on hair extensions. We all need a change every now and then. From our clothes to the music we listen to, a little bit of variety is great sometimes. So, why should we have the same hairstyle day in and day out? With put on hair extensions, we can look and feel like a new person -- any time we want to. 

Clip-on hair extensions are a temporary way to change your look. Some clip-on hair extensions are small sections of hair attached to metal clips, much like barrettes. This type of clip-on hair extension is not meant to be used alone and you will need at least three or four of them. You simply clip the extension wherever you need added volume or body. Then the hair can be styled as usual. These hair extensions can be either synthetic or natural. 

The shop has a wide variety of styles you can choose from. You can choose from extensions, buns, full wigs, long ponytails, or half wigs. The prices range from P900-P3000.
I have to say I was reluctant in trying out clip-on hair extensions. The image that came to my mind was that if I had it on, it would somehow lose grip on my hair and just fall down, or something would just go wrong!

But my mind changed when I tried it out. And it's so easy to put on! You just...

1) Part your hair into a half pony.

2) Attach your hair extensions with the clips.

3) Shake, blend and go! 

Here's my hair extensions: (I got the Jessica one because its only medium length plus it has reddish streaks)

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Lioele BB Cream + 2NE1 for Etude House Henna Fix Mascara and Jewelry Pencil reviews

Hey guys! I got tons of products from Japanese Candy and since I've used them for more than 2 weeks now, I'm ready to give nice consistent reviews! 

Fr. L-R: 2NE1 Henna Fix Proof 10 Mascara in Black, 2NE1 Proof 10 Jewelry Pencil in Silver, Liole Beyond the Solution BB Cream and samples

I'll start with the Lioele BB Cream. I bought this because I've heard so many good reviews of the product, especially from Jen of FromHeadtoToe.com. I've heard that it gives a nice matte finish and so I wanted to try it because I have extremely oily skin.

You have to give ti to Lioele for the extra cute packaging! Just looking at it makes me want to buy it already! This bottle contains 50ml of product. What the box says:

HOW TO USE:

After last step of skincare, softly apply adequate amount on your face and make it absorbed with tapping.

Instructions in Engrish, I love it!

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Max's Chicken-All-You-Can Promo: Only P165 for Unlimited Chicken!

Have you guys tried the Max's CHICKEN-ALL-YOU-CAN that's on-going in ALL their branches right now? Its unlimited chicken for only P165 and you can avail of it everyday from 6-10PM. This is part of their promo for their 65th anniversary this June.
I of course, did not let this opportunity pass up and so boyfriend and I went to the Max's that's nearest to me, which is their Jupiter branch. I have to admit I was kind of dubious because the restaurant isn't exactly known for their big servings.

 

There were still so many people eating even past 8:30 PM! I arrived and saw tables with heaps of bones on it, so that was definitely a good sign!

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